ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Textiles
Export of Textiles and Apparels
Indian textile sector is the sixth largest exporter of textiles and apparels in the world. The share of India’s textiles and apparel exports in mercantile exports is 11% for the year 2019-20.
US market is the top market for Indian apparel exports. Taking a major step to boost exports, Government has recently decided to extend the benefit of the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  to all export goods with effect from 1st January, 2021. Cabinet has approved Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme in the 10 key sectors for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports. MMF segment and technical textiles are included among the 10 key sectors with approved financial outlay of Rs 10,683 crore over a five year period. Accordingly this Ministry is formulating a scheme to promote identified MMF Apparel and Technical Textile lines to capture substantial share in global trade including US. Union Budget announcements 2021-22 include the launch of Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel  Parks scheme. To enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investments and boost employment generation, 7 Textile Parks will be established over 3 years. This will create world class infrastructure with plug and play facilities to enable and create global champions in exports.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Conference of the State /UT Chief Secretaries and Administrator of Census 2021 and updating of NPR
A half day Conference of the State/UT Chief Secretaries and Administrator held in New Delhi, today. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai.
In his inaugural address, Shri Rai laid emphasis on the need of conducting Census 2021 and the role of the States in doing the same. He also said that the data collected in the Census helps us in framing policies for the welfare of the people of the country. The Minister also inaugurated the Official “Mascot” for Census 2021.
The key note address was delivered by Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla. In his address, Shri Bhalla remarked on the vastness of this exercise and involvement of the state functionaries.
At the outset, Dr. Vivek Joshi, Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India welcomed the Minister, Home Secretary, Chief Secretaries of the State and other State Nodal officers to the conference. He made a brief presentation on the Strategy for Census 2021.
After Dr. Joshi’s presentation before the gathering, presentations on the appointment of the Census functionaries, National Population Register , Printing and Logistics facilities, use of Mobile application in data collection and Central monitoring portal have been made by the respective in charge officials from the ORGI.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sea to be The next Gateway for Tourism in The Country
Shipping Minister Shri Mandaviya and Tourism Minister Shri Patel Discuss Ways to Promote Maritime Tourism
The Minister of State for Shipping  and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State  for Tourism & Culture, Shri. Prahlad Singh Patel discussed the immense potential for maritime tourism in the country. In a meeting between the two Ministers held in New Delhi yesterday, the two ministers emphasised the need to promote the important tourist destinations in the coastal areas of the country through coastal tourism .
It was decided in the meeting to set up a committee of senior officials of the two Ministries to explore the avenues for coastal tourism in the country and work out ways to promote the same. It was also decided to explore the possibilities and opportunities in the areas of Coastal Tourism, Cruise Tourism, Sea Sports, Light House Viewing Gallery. It was suggested that every coastal area can create a calendar of events for tourist engagement, with activities like beach volleyball, sand art, food festivals, dances of the fishing community, to name a few.
The Shipping Ministry is promoting tourism in maritime states under the Sagarmala Programme. This is being done in convergence with the Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Development Departments of maritime state governments.
These new, unexplored tourism areas will open a door to coastal communities of the maritime states where they will find many new and diverse job opportunities. In the coming years, coastal and maritime tourism will be a source for growth and job creation in the coastal states of India.
The two Ministers also underscored the need for better coordination and synergy between their respective Ministries so that desired results can be achieved in a time bound manner.
Ministry of Finance
28,69,477 eligible beneficiaries benefited under PM SVANidhi Scheme
Rs 45.21 crore & Rs 7.55 crore paid as interest subsidy and cash back respectively
As apprised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , Street Vendors engaged in vending in urban areas as on or before March 24, 2020 are eligible for benefits under PM SVANidhi Scheme. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Minister stated that 28,69,477 eligible beneficiaries have benefited under the PM SVANidhi Scheme till March 7, 2022. A statement indicating State and year-wise details of the loan disbursed under the scheme is at ANNEXURE-I.
So far, the Minister stated, an amount of Rs 45.21 crore & Rs 7.55 crore have been paid as interest subsidy and cash back respectively, the Minister stated. State wise details is at ANNEXURE-II.
The Minister stated that PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme. No funds are released to the States for disbursal to beneficiaries. Loan amount is directly released to the beneficiaries by the Lending Institutions, the Minister added.
Giving more details, the Minister stated that an interest subsidy of 7% is paid on quarterly basis through direct benefit transfer to the borrower on repayment of the loan instalments and cash back of upto Rs 100 per month is provided to the street vendors to incentivize digital transactions.
The Minister stated that the eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria:-
- Street vendors in possession of Certificate of Vending / Identity Card issued by Urban Local Bodies ;
- The vendors, who have been identified in the ULB led survey, but have not been issued Certificate of Vending / Identity Card;
- Street Vendors, left out of the survey or who have started vending after completion of the survey and have been issued Letter of Recommendation  to that effect by the ULB / Town Vending Committee ; and
- The vendors of surrounding development/ peri-urban / rural areas vending in the geographical limits of the ULBs and have been issued Letter of Recommendation  to that effect by the ULB / TVC.
Giving details on the rate of interest charged by different types of Lending Institutions under PM SVANidhi Scheme, the Minister stated as under:-
- In case of Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks , Small Finance Banks , Cooperative Banks & SHG Banks, it is as per their prevailing rates of interest as per their Board approved policies.
- In case of Non-Banking Finance Company , NBFC-Micro-Finance Institutions  etc., it is as per RBI guidelines for respective lender category.
- For MFIs  & other lender categories not covered under the RBI guidelines, it is applicable as per the extant RBI guidelines for NBFC-MFIs.
An interest subsidy of 7% is paid on a quarterly basis on timely repayment of the loan instalments. The interest above the subsidy is borne by the beneficiary.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister chairs High Level Committee meeting for Central Assistance to Karnataka
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the High Level Committee  here today for Central Assistance to the state of Karnataka in the wake of drought  of 2016-17.
The Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley and the Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh attended the meeting.
The Committee examined the proposal based on the report of the Inter-Ministerial Central Team which visited the drought-affected state of Karnataka. The HLC approved the assistance from the National Disaster Relief Fund  in respect of Karnataka to the tune of Rs 795.54 crore.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
World Dyslexia Day on 8th October, 2023
World Dyslexia Day is observed on October 8th each year. Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read and write properly. Skills taken granted for such as reading and writing fluently, is an area of challenge for those who have dyslexia. Persons with Dyslexia are often unable to read quickly and write without committing errors. Persons with Dyslexia might struggle with reading, writing, vocabulary, and tasks that require hand-eye coordination. World Dyslexia Day raises awareness about these issues and what can be done to manage such a disorder. This day aims to promote inclusivity, access to education, and the implementation of effective strategies to support individuals with dyslexia in their learning endeavors.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal department to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country. With the vision to create awareness about Dyslexia among the masses, the Department is observing the World Dyslexia Day on 8th October 2023, through the institutions associated with it by conducting various events across the country.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said, ensuring happiness in eyes and prosperity in life of every needy is the “Modi Mission”.
During the last 7 years, the Government has focused on good governance, inclusive development and “empowerment without appeasement” of poor and weaker sections: Shri Naqvi.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that ensuring happiness in eyes and prosperity in life of every needy is the “Modi Mission”.
Shri Naqvi said this during free of cost distribution of various medical aid equipment to Divyangjan and Senior Citizen at Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, today. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A Narayanaswamy was also present on the occasion.
ALIMCO, Kanpur distributed free of cost various medical aid devices such as tricycle, wheelchair, crutch, walker, prosthetic and orthotic devices, hearing devices to about 2000 Divyangjan and Senior Citizen from different parts of Rampur under “ADIP and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Shri Naqvi said that during the last 7 years, the Government has focused on good governance, inclusive development and “empowerment without appeasement” of poor and weaker sections.
UP Minister Shri Baldev Aulakh, Member UP Legislative Council Dr. Jaipal Singh Vyast, Shri Surya Prakash Pal, Chairman Pacfed, BJP Rampur president Shri Abhay Gupta and senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Shri Naqvi also visited “Hunar Haat”, being organised at Numaish Ground in Rampur.
He said that the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs and Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts have been working together to provide attractive packaging and markets to indigenous handmade products of artisans and craftsmen. Canara Bank has set up a camp in “Hunar Haat” to provide easy loans and other financial assistance to artisans and craftsmen.
Shri Naqvi said that “Hunar Haat” is also available on GeM  which is providing large scale national as well as international markets to indigenous products of artisans and craftsmen.
About 700 artisans and craftsmen from more than 30 States and Union Territories have brought their indigenous products at “Hunar Haat” in Rampur.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Deep Ocean Mission
The Deep Ocean Mission is proposed as multi-ministerial multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep sea technology, exploration of deep sea mineral resources and biodiversity, acquisition of a research vessel for exploration, deep sea observations, and capacity building. Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal agency for implementing the programme. The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
- Development of technologies for deep sea mining, underwater vehicles and underwater robotics;
- Development of ocean climate change advisory services;
- Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deepsea biodiversity;
- Deep ocean survey and exploration;
- Proof of concept studies on energy and freshwater from the ocean; and
- Establishing advanced marine station for ocean biology
The year wise and component wise estimates of the scheme are as follows:
|
|
S.No
|
|
Sub-scheme
|
|
2021-22
|
|
2022-23
|
|
2023-24
|
|
Subtotal
Phase I
|
|
Review of Phase-I
|
|
2024-25
|
|
2025-26
|
|
Subtotal
Phase II
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
1
|
|
Development of Technologies for Deep Sea Mining, Underwater Vehicles and Underwater Robotics.
|
|
293.4
|
|
406.6
|
|
377.4
|
|
1077.40
|
|
268.8
|
|
191.8
|
|
460.60
|
|
1538
|
|
2
|
|
Development of Ocean Climate Change Advisory Services,
|
|
22.3
|
|
21.05
|
|
23.75
|
|
67.1
|
|
18.7
|
|
14.2
|
|
32.9
|
|
100
|
|
3
|
|
Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep sea biodiversity,
|
|
157.25
|
|
143.52
|
|
59.78
|
|
360.55
|
|
43.1
|
|
21.35
|
|
64.45
|
|
425
|
|
4
|
|
Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration,
|
|
189.5
|
|
242
|
|
298
|
|
729.5
|
|
307.5
|
|
248.5
|
|
556
|
|
1285.50
|
|
5
|
|
Energy and freshwater from the Ocean
|
|
6.8
|
|
19.8
|
|
29.2
|
|
55.8
|
|
27.1
|
|
17.1
|
|
44.2
|
|
100
|
|
6
|
|
Advanced marine station for Ocean Biology
|
|
181
|
|
198
|
|
188
|
|
567
|
|
72
|
|
81
|
|
153
|
|
720
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
850.25
|
|
1030.97
|
|
976.13
|
|
2857.35
|
|
737.2
|
|
573.95
|
|
1311.15
|
|
4168.50
|
|
Phase I
2857.35
|
|
Phase II
1311.15
The Deep Ocean Mission is proposed to be a Central Sector Scheme and no separate allocation for States is envisaged. The funds are expected to be allocated based on the above estimates.
It is proposed to collaborate with non-governmental organizations for research collaboration for various components of Deep Ocean Mission.
Under Deep Ocean Mission, it is proposed to develop, test and demonstrate the mining technology for harvesting of polymetallic nodules from the Test Mine Site  in the allocated area of 75000 sq. km in the Central Indian Ocean Basin . A manned submersible for 6000 m depth is also proposed to be developed as an ocean exploratory tool.
This information was given by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare in a written reply in Lok Sabha on March 12, 2021.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 439
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 184 Crore landmark milestone
More than 19 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 1.59 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 184 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 19 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.59 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.30 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10403626
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9999245
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4454619
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18413124
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17508356
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6856928
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
15951459
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
57099438
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
37914001
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
554538792
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
465463422
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202735694
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
185219924
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126728003
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
115371409
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11692332
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
985870136
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
831476357
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
23003879
|
|
Total
|
|
1840350372
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 30th March, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
34
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
864
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
9080
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
68
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1901
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16807
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
821019
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
66037
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
169185
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61446
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
481857
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10698
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
110151
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
7723
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
67285
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
100615
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
967025
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
831243
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
126502
|
|
Total
|
|
1924770
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan called for a “Malviya Mission” to set up nation-wide ecosystem for faculty development
Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today reviewed the report on institutional mechanism for capacity building of teacher/faculty in higher education institutes. Minister Pradhan pitched in with an idea of a “Malviya Mission” to develop enabling ecosystem across the country for teacher education/faculty development.
He said that a multi-dimensional approach to upskill faculty aligned with the challenges of the 21st century India must be adopted. Mentioning the focus of National Education Policy 2020 on teacher education, he called for a multidisciplinary approach towards teacher education with focus on Indian values, languages, knowledge, ethos, and traditions.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to March, 2020 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister Shri Rao Inderjit Singh reviews the implementation of Central Government schemes in Tamilnadu
The Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Shri Rao Inderjit Singh held a meeting in Chennai today to review the implementation of the Central Government schemes in Tamilnadu.
Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development, Government of Tamilnadu Shri Vikram Kapur and Joint Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation Shri Shankar Lal Kumawat delivered a detailed presentation about the implementation of Government of India’s various schemes in the state. Officials from various departments also participated in the meeting.
Following this, Union Minister Shri Rao Inderjit Singh had a discussion with the officials of the Tamilnadu Zone of the National Statistical Office regarding the progress of the ongoing work. Dr. P.T. Subha, Deputy Director General, Regional Office, National Statistical Office, Regional Office,Chennai Shri R. Manohar, Deputy Director General, South Zone Office, Bengaluru and other officials elaborated on the progress of the work.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 559
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 203.56 Crore
More than 32 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 203.56 Crore  today. More than 32 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10411522
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10089143
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6267858
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18430235
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17669327
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12075528
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
38852325
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
27658881
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61133115
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
50926879
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
559444185
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
508448977
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
20209925
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203672496
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
195200145
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13836136
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127431604
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
121983960
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
31891909
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1019375482
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
931977312
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
84281356
|
|
Total
|
|
2035634150
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 28th July, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
68
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
558
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
23234
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
145
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1170
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
55821
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
94172
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
181268
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
37325
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
121431
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
46292
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
212828
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1342294
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
7453
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
45354
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
743787
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4877
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
32190
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
323662
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
190332
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
594799
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2488798
|
|
Total
|
|
3273929
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.